Principal Embedded Vulnerability Researcher
Arlington, Virginia
Direct Hire
$160k - $300k
We are seeking skilled Vulnerability Researchers to support the analysis of malicious software and development of mission-critical cyber capabilities. This role involves designing, building, and deploying tools across areas such as command-and-control, persistence, and networking.
Required Skills:
- Requires an active Secret clearance or higher.
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Hands-on experience reverse engineering compiled programs (C/C++)
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Proficiency in common assembly languages (x86, x86-64, ARM)
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Strong scripting background (Python)
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Skilled with debuggers and decompilers (gdb, Binja, IDA Pro)
Preferred Skills:
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Experience developing or bypassing mitigations (ASLR, DEP, N^X)
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Defeating anti-reverse engineering techniques (obfuscation)
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Knowledge of embedded platforms (FPGA, physical memory)
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Secure implementation of cryptographic primitives (AES-GCM, SHA256, ECDSA)
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Familiarity with program analysis methods (control flow, program slicing, taint tracing)
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Use of automated analysis techniques (fuzzing, emulation, sandboxing)
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Deep understanding of file systems and formats (ELF, PE, Mach-O)
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Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Experience building proof-of-concept exploits
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